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T261 STN

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,064 mi
Last recorded182,064 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 STN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 182,064 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 182,064 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 175,096 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 175,096 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 167,014 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 157,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 142,749 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread deapth

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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T261 STN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T261 STN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T261 STN?

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What year was T261 STN registered?

T261 STN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T261 STN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 STN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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